TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Currently closed for the pre-season. Typically opens in early June and operates through mid-September. First-come, first-served only; no reservations.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette,and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:29AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Trout Creek Campground offers a secluded camping experience in the Boise National Forest with just 5 sites set in a scenic mountain meadow surrounded by dense pine forest. The campground sits near Johnson Creek and provides a tranquil basecamp for exploring the backcountry. The area is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians seeking access to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness and the Thunderbolt Lookout trail. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer, elk, bear, moose, and bald eagles commonly spotted in the area. Fishing is available on the South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek, and berry picking and hunting are popular seasonal activities. Facilities are basic: vault toilets, fire rings with grills, and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. The campground is reached via a narrow, sometimes rough forest road requiring approximately 8 miles of travel on FS road 413 after turning off FS road 579.
Directions
From Boise, travel north on Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, then continue north a short distance to Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Travel northeast approximately 25 miles. At Warm Lake, the road becomes FS Road 579. Continue east on FS Road 579 approximately 10 miles to the intersection with FS Road 413, then turn north on FS Road 413 and proceed 8 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 373-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Trout Creek Campground | |
| Boise NF Alerts |
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